Fantasy Tip: Patterson has a golden opportunity, as he could face the Cowboys and their 23rd-ranked pass defense while starting opposite Michael Crabtree. That's assuming Amari Cooper (ankle) is unable to make his way back after aggravating his injury last week. If he starts, Patterson is a nice WR4 or flex fantasy option in deeper leagues.

Fantasy Tip: Cooper aggravated his injury in the Kansas City game last week, and he was limited to just 15 snaps. He is a risky play this week in fantasy. If he cannot go it would be Cordarrelle Patterson likely starting opposite Michael Crabtree.

Oakland Raiders DT Darius Latham was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad Wednesday, Dec. 13. LB Cory James (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list in a corresponding move. James will have surgery to repair a torn meniscus and loose cartilage in his knee.

Fantasy Tip: Cooper could be hampered on Saturday even if he is able to play. The fact that the Raiders do play on Saturday means he'll have one less day to heal up too. Considering the injury and the struggles he's had this year, Cooper is a risky WR2 and is better suited as a flex.

Fantasy Tip: Cooper entered the game with an ankle injury, but it is not known if this is the same ankle that was previously injured. Cooper has struggled at times this season and is only a No. 3 receiver at this point.

Fantasy Tip: Patterson is likely to see fewer targets this week due to the return of WRs Michael Crabtree from a one-game suspension and Amari Cooper from an ankle injury. That being said, Patterson still merits consideration as a flex option in deeper fantasy formats versus a Kansas City secondary that will not have CB Marcus Peters (suspension) available.

Fantasy Tip: Cooper had an impressive showing upon his return to practice Friday, Dec. 8, but will be a risky fantasy option this afternoon because of an ankle that is still less than 100 percent. Even when healthy, he has been a major disappointment this season and is not worth starting outside of deeper seasonal leagues.

Fantasy Tip: Cooper was listed as questionable on the injury report and was able to return to practice on a limited basis Friday, Dec. 8. He has not played in several weeks and is too much of a risk to start in most fantasy leagues even if he is cleared to play.

Fantasy Tip: Patterson was a limited participant in two out of three practice sessions during the week and was listed as questionable on the injury report. He is likely to see fewer targets this afternoon due to the return of WR Michael Crabtree from a one-game suspension but he could be a flex option in deeper fantasy leagues.

Fantasy Tip: It has been a disappointing season for Carr overall, but a rematch with Kansas City could be just what the doctor ordered. The Chiefs have allowed the fifth-most passing yards this year, and Carr could be in line for another QB1 performance against his division rival.